Hypocrisy and double standards determine the EU's microplastic policy. The European Union (EU) often shows duplicity in its policy direction. An example of this is the microplastic issue. Apparently there is “good” and “bad” plastic – straws are problematic, but mouth‑nose coverings (masks) are not. Released microplastic from wind turbines is ignored by the EU. The EU MP Gerald Hauser takes on the EU’s hypocrisy and double standards. Outwardly expanding bureaucracy, undermining freedom of opinion, paternalism, alienation of citizens, loss of sovereignty of nation‑states, inability to act in crises and economic inequalities are some recurring criticisms against the European Union (EU). Double standards and hypocrisy on the part of the EU increase many people’s aversion towards the European state union. Currently the double… Read more: https://stattzeitung.net/artikel/heuchelei-und-doppelmoral-bestimmen-die-mikroplastik-politik-der-eu